Sunday, June 17, 2012

Shahi Tukda - with a twist

This is a different kind of Shahi Tukda. Another recipe from Rak's Kitchen * I ran out of cornflour but had custard powder. I mean custard powder is after all cornflour with a flavour - and this fortunately had just vanilla. It was quite nice. Of course, not the original Shahi Tukda but was nice and light. I had an able assistant with the younger one at home. And Happy Birthday V.

Preparing the bread
Cut the slices from which the crust have been removed into triangles
Put a little ghee on a pan, and when it melts add the triangular slices and allow it to brown evenly and get crisp. Remove and keep aside.

Make the syrup
Take the sugar in a bowl.
Add water so that it just covers the sugar layer.
Heat and make a thick syrup. It should not flow easily. But do not allow it to crystalise.

Make the custard
Dissolve the custard powder in about 2 tsp cold milk and add to the remaining milkHeat till you get a fairly thick custard.
(Addition of sugar to custard is not necessary -optional - or like I did just add a tablespoon)

NOW:
Take the fried bread and immerse in the syrup for just a minute or less.
The bread should not be soggy.
Remove and keep on a plate. Do this for all slices.

Arrange the slices on a plate
And pour the custard on the slices - allow some time for the bread to soak some of it
Garnish with nuts.

Have it warm. Or chilled. Will be enjoyable either way.

What you can do different:
Use white bread
Deep fry the bread - you will get a uniform browning - but mind the calories
Toast the bread and then lightly apply the ghee and toast again if required.
Make a nice rabri - by thickening the milk - reduce it on a low fire till thick
Or use condensed milk.
Garnish with pistachios

This dish is the one,which I am longing to prepare for a long.Minding the calories,I keep it aside.Now I shud do it afterseeing urs.lovely.S I do add tamarind extract ,little quantity to enhance the flavour.Happy to follow u dear.

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I actually hate to cook. But, the elder daughter wanted some recipes written for her, I found it simpler to post them online and thus this blog was born. Off and on, I do try some new recipes which feature here as well. I admit that taking pictures and posting the recipe is a motivation to get into the kitchen.
Essentially a vegetarian kitchen , you will find a few non vegetarian recipes here too - made for my children.
Feb 2012 - an update after 4 years of blogging -
Over the years of food blogging, I have developed an interest in food that even surprises me! I still enter the kitchen reluctantly, but I am always excited about trying out something new and sharing it here! Blogging has its advantages!!